John Gunnels
Pinnacle One Properties Elite LLC
(843) 996-1053
118 Total Sales
2 in Forest Hills
$285K - $358K Price Range
Forest Hills
$292,667
Average Value
Life in suburban Forest Hills will put you within minutes of all North Charleston offers. The enclave of established homes is a magnet for buyers searching for comfortable and convenient living.
Forest Hills showcases a blend of split levels, bungalows and ranch-style homes. Because North Charleston was not named a city until 1972, many neighborhoods were developed in the years after, which is the case in Forest Hills. Houses here sit on level lots climbing to nearly a quarter acre. Landscaping touches include palmetto palms, mature trees and well-manicured shrubbery and bushes. Small, paved driveways were added to many houses, allowing for off-street parking. Some of the neighborhood blocks are walkable, but it’s mostly a car-dependent area.
Prices range anywhere from 200,000 to 300,000, which is standard for most neighborhoods in North Charleston. Forest Hills, and the surrounding North Charleston area, have a strong market with no signs of slowing down. “Inventory has been notoriously low for several years and has not built back up,” says Jeannene Ondrasek, Realtor with Carolina One Real Estate. “As soon as homes get listed, they come off the market.”
Students attend Hunley Park Elementary School, which Niche rates a B-, before filtering into the partial magnet school, Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science. They later attend R.B. Stall High School, where they can take part in the wandering warrior travel club and go on summer trips across the globe. In 2022, the high school opened an English language acquisition ‘school within a school’ to help newly immigrated students and allow teachers to curate the curriculum to fit their needs.
You’ll find virtually everything you need along Dorchester Road, including a Food Lion for grocery staples. Fast-food chains and local restaurants also surround small strip malls. Join the Neighborhood Tap House regulars who frequent the spot on the weekends to catch a Clemson or South Carolina football game while chowing down on wings smoked in a signature rub.
Employees at Joint Base Charleston, the Charleston International Airport or Boeing may consider Forest Hills for its quick commute to and from work. Each is within a 10-minute drive of the neighborhood via Dorchester Road.
Westcott Park also sits along the traffic-packed thoroughfare, offering a place for residents to get fresh air and exercise. It’s become a focal point for youth league baseball and softball games throughout the community. The playground at Wescott Park sticks to the overall theme, with a baseball glove climbing structure and terrain painted to mimic the laces on a baseball. Dog parks – one for larger dogs, the other for smaller dogs – can also be found here.
Nearby Pepperhill Park is a bit smaller than Wescott Park but also hosts many of the area’s youth tournaments on its baseball, softball and football fields, all lined with metal bleachers. Sitting along the outskirts of the diamonds is a small, partially shaded playground with several ladders, monkey bars and tube slides.
Enjoy the best of both worlds in Forest Hills, a neighborhood with a secluded feel that maintains proximity to big city amenities.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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John Gunnels
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Michael Fox
Michael Fox
Responds QuicklyCarolina One Real Estate
(854) 205-5576
678 Total Sales
3 in Forest Hills
$125K - $284K Price Range
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Kandi Mangual
Kandi Mangual
RE/MAX Cornerstone
(843) 791-2432
699 Total Sales
2 in Forest Hills
$145K - $315K Price Range
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Tina Hartford
Tina Hartford
The Boulevard Company
(843) 938-1278
160 Total Sales
2 in Forest Hills
$260K - $295K Price Range
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Luis Rosario
Luis Rosario
Coldwell Banker Realty
(854) 444-7393
179 Total Sales
1 in Forest Hills
$275,000 Price
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Andrew Scherl
Andrew Scherl
EXP Realty LLC
(854) 444-8282
160 Total Sales
1 in Forest Hills
$370,475 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Pepperhill Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
Magnolia Park and Community Garden
Wescott Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Dog Park
- Playground
Northwoods Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Pool
Audubon Swamp Garden
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Collins Park Community Center
Hillsdale Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Forest Hills | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,909
Median Year Built
1987
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,556
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,273
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,019
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,276
Open Houses
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Saturday, Aug 22 - 4pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,768
Median Age
39
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$55,482
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$77,149
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.3%
College Graduates
18.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.3%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
44°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
39
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
41
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
22
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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